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Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI

Thomas MacEntee
Apr 25, 2025
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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AI Platforms
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Summarization
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AI and Copyright
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About this webinar

Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need.

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About the speaker

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Thomas MacEntee
Thomas MacEntee is a guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry years ago. He left a lucrative tech career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical r
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    MaryAnn McLean
    7 hours ago

    Thomas never fails to give a great webinar.

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    Patti Gotrik
    7 hours ago

    I always get so much out of Thomas’ webinars and today was no exception! I’ve been hesitant to use AI, but recently created a ChatGPT account. Thomas has given me more confidence to use it and taught me things I did not know. I must get his book too! Thank you, Thomas!

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    Ella Bauer
    7 hours ago

    Found the recommendation of top 4 sites to use very helpful plus how to get exact details I’m looking for when searching .

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    Susan Krieger
    7 hours ago

    Thomas gave so much useful information. I am looking forward to trying out all of his suggestions.

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    Harold Glenn
    7 hours ago

    As usual, Thomas delivers an excellent informative webinar.

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    Patricia Lange
    7 hours ago

    Very informative and well-presented.

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    Roxanne Lowe
    7 hours ago

    I’ve taken other genealogical AI seminars/webinars & was amazed that Thomas could add so much more information, including the very latest info in a fast-moving environment!

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    Jim McKinney
    7 hours ago

    I am a paid subscriber to ChatGPT doing genealogy and Thomas taught me more useful techniques today. Thanks to Thomas!

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